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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

UK joins EU pledge to make it easier to deport migrants in bid to control borders

The UK and EU ministers plan a Council of Europe declaration to tighten deportation rules while reaffirming human-rights protections for serious criminals.
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France politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

UK and France strike new 662m small boats deal

A new £662m deal with France will deploy riot-trained police to combat illegal Channel crossings and enhance surveillance against people smugglers.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

NCA Chief Warns Iran War Could Cause Illegal Crossings - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The US-Israel-Iran conflict is likely to increase illegal migration to the UK through dangerous Channel crossings, with Horn of Africa nationals representing the largest migrant group attempting entry.
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UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Border security chief steps down after 18 months in the job

Martin Hewitt is leaving his role as head of the UK's Border Security Command after 18 months amid ongoing challenges with small boat crossings.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Dining across the divide: Saying everyone who wants to reduce illegal migration is racist doesn't get us very far'

A retired local government manager and audio producer with different immigration perspectives share dinner, discussing fairness in migration policy and British values around queue-jumping.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Germany news: Household wealth reaches record 10 trillion DW 01/03/2026

German households hold record financial assets driven by high savings and rising equity participation while illegal border entries have fallen by over 50%.
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UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
6 months ago

Mahmood admits Home Office 'not fit for purpose' amid crises and staff exodus

The Home Office is not yet fit for purpose, with failures across illegal migration, asylum accommodation, contracts, staff retention, and enforcement.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago

Small boat migrant who threatened to kill Nigel Farage on TikTok jailed

Fayaz Khan was jailed for five years after threatening to kill Nigel Farage in a TikTok video and was convicted at Southwark Crown Court.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago

Migrant guilty of threatening to kill Nigel Farage in TikTok video

Fayaz Khan was convicted for making TikTok threats to kill Nigel Farage after posting a video with gun gestures and explicit threatening language.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago

Former navy chief slams Trump's plan to tackle small boats as load of nonsense'

Former Royal Navy head says military deployment would not solve Channel small-boat crossings because the UK cannot easily return boats to France.
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago

Key takeaways from Trump-Starmer news conference

The UK's imminent recognition of Palestinian statehood was a potential flashpoint, with Trump having previously said that the move could reward Hamas. But asked directly about the UK's plans, Trump merely noted that he had a "disagreement" with Starmer on the issue, adding for good measure that it was one of only a "few disagreements" between the pair. Starmer emphasised that the timing of the UK's decision, which is set to take place in the coming days, had "nothing to do" with Trump's visit,
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago

Have your say: Should Britain introduce digital ID cards to tackle illegal migration?

Sir Keir Starmer is considering national digital ID cards to limit illegal working, prompting debate over effectiveness, privacy risks, and potential harm to ordinary citizens.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago
UK politics

Starmer considers digital ID cards in crackdown on small boat migrants - live

Sir Keir Starmer is considering a mandatory national digital ID to help tackle illegal migration, illegal working, and Channel small-boat crossings.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago
UK politics

Downing Street exploring options for progressive' UK digital IDs

The UK is considering a digital ID card named BritCard to manage immigration and reduce errors like those in the Windrush scandal.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

Downing Street exploring options for progressive' UK digital IDs

The UK is considering a digital ID card named BritCard to manage immigration and reduce errors like those in the Windrush scandal.
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago

Just like Brexit, Farage is simply telling voters what they want to hear on migration

Nigel Farage proposes an isolationist 'Brexit formula' to tackle illegal migration, advocating mass deportations and unilateral withdrawal from international agreements.
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
10 months ago

These Are The Americans Turning on Trump's Immigration Policies

Trump's election victory in 2024 was largely driven by his immigration platform, leading to historic lows in illegal border crossings.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 months ago

Emmanuel Macron blames Brexit for migrant crisis as Starmer agrees deal

Brexit has complicated the UK-EU migratory agreement, influencing illegal migration patterns across the Channel.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
11 months ago

Mayor Adams blames illegal migrants' for crime spike on Queens' Roosevelt Avenue, praises feds for gang takedown | amNewYork

Mayor Adams attributes crime on Roosevelt Avenue to illegal migrants and gangs, while highlighting recent crime reductions due to operation initiatives.
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